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Americano

The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator"s Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:01

Will Iran descend into civil war?

Americano ·

2026/03/02

Freddy is joined by historian and former diplomat, Charlie Gammell. They discuss the situation in Iran, whether the US is heading for a decisive confrontation, and examine the regional consequences: proxy warfare, Gulf energy security, Pakistan’s delicate position, and migration pressures on Europe.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us:

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23:36

Does Trump know what he is trying to do in Iran?

Americano ·

2026/02/28

Donald Trump has urged Iranians to ‘take over’ their government after the United States and Israel struck targets across the country. A multitude of Iranian military and government targets were hit by missiles in what is turning out to be a joint operation far more comprehensive than the 12-day air campaign last June. Freddy Gray and Jacob Heilbrunn join to discuss why now, how this attack is fraught with risk for Trump's presidency, and how Trump's administration was hijacked by the

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25:30

Matt Ridley on Chinese biolabs in America, Covid &...

Americano ·

2026/02/26

Freddy Gray is joined by the biologist Matt Ridley to discuss the recent discovery of an illegal Chinese biolab operating in Las Vegas apartment, how equipped the Chinese are to start biowarfare and why politicians refuse to demand answers for the unresolved questions about Covid and Wuhan.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us:

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52:05

'Trump has boxed himself in' – Professor John...

Americano ·

2026/02/24

Will Donald Trump strike Iran? After General Dan Caine reportedly cautioned the President that a lack of munitions and support from allies could mean greater danger for U.S, speculation is mounting in Washington over whether Trump will proceed with a military attack on Iran. Freddy Gray is joined by Professor John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago to assess what Trump is really planning – and what options he actually has. They discuss Iran’s advancing nuclear programme, its ballistic missile

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34:22

What fresh hell in Mexico?

Americano ·

2026/02/23

Freddy Gray is joined by Melissa Ford Maldonado, director of the Western Hemisphere Initiative at the America First Policy Institute to discuss the explosion of violence in Mexico over the weekend following the killing of 'El Mencho' – a cartel kingpin. Melissa explains what led to the killing of El Mencho, how the government and cartels are connected and what this means for America following 'Operation Absolute Resolve'.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go

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20:45

Why do men in dresses keep killing people?

Americano ·

2026/02/18

Kellie-Jay Keen joins Americano to discuss the disturbing rise of trans killers. Freddy Gray and Kellie discuss why she doesn’t like to call them ‘trans’, what role the internet and hormone medication have played in their violent outbreaks, and why the left holds some responsibility for encouraging violence.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us:

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26:08

Has Jeff Bezos destroyed the Washington Post?

Americano ·

2026/02/17

Freddy Gray is joined by Tina Brown, former editor of several publications including Vanity Fair, Tatler, The New Yorker, founding editor-and-chief of the Daily Beast and now writes her own Substack FRESH HELL. They discuss the staff massacre which has unfolded at the Washington Post, why Jeff Bezos is wrong to be led by views over journalism, and how the sordid nature of the Epstein files continues to haut UK and US news. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts

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23:21

Is Trump dismantling Venezuela's socialist state?

Americano ·

2026/02/17

Daniel Di Martino, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Freddy Gray to discuss the ongoing situation in Venezuela. Over a month on from the 'bold and spectacular raid' and capture of Maduro, Daniel explains the reasons why he has hope in the government of Delcy Rodriguez and the changes that have occurred since – from the increase in the oil price to the release of political prisoners. With only three years left of the Trump presidency, how can he be sure that the interim president isn't just

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20:05

Why do climate activists own super-yachts?

Americano ·

2026/02/16

Freddy is joined by Robert Bryce, energy expert and author ofRobert Bryce’s Substack, to discuss his latest mini-documentary, 'YACHT-ZEE$’. They talk about the billionaires funding radical climate activist groups, while yachting around the world, and whether they are modern-day robber barons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us:

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23:49

The power of cryptid belief

Americano ·

2026/02/13

Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator writer Katherine Dee about the online obsession with cryptids and what it reveals about the modern internet. They discuss how folklore-style storytelling is thriving on platforms like TikTok, why conspiracy culture now resembles collaborative 'alternate reality games', and how AI-generated images are blurring the line between what is real, fake, and plausible. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to

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39:42

Has the surveillance state gone too far?

Americano ·

2026/02/12

The Superbowl Ring doorbell ad and Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have raised the alarm around AI companies violating privacy. Freddy Gray speaks to Michael Shellenberger about AI encroaching on our everyday lives, what legal frameworks already exist to protect our data, how far we are willing to sacrifice privacy for security and how this all ties back to the Epstein files.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For

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35:40

What will happen in the midterms?

Americano ·

2026/02/06

The midterm elections in November is shaping up to be one of the most expensive elections yet. Freddy Gray and Ryan Girdusky, author ofNational Populist Substack to discuss how inflation, crime, and immigration are shaping voter patterns, whether the Trump coalition remains as strong as he claims, and what impact Trump's recent focus on international affairs will have with his American voter base. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to

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23:58

How deep does Epstein's network go?

Americano ·

2026/02/06

Freddy Gray is joined by historian Andrew Lownie, toreact to the latest release of Epstein emails - and how they are bringing down a global networkof elites. They discuss whether Epstein was a Soviet spy, the renewed pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and if politicians will hide behind 'national security' to prevent the release of more files.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go

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13:16

Who is the real Melania Trump?

Americano ·

2026/01/30

Freddy Gray speaks to the documentary maker Fernando Sulchin – who was behind the making of Melania Trump soon to be released on Amazon Prime – to discuss the First Lady, how the ten days leading up to the inauguration unravelled, her relationship with Donald Trump and whether she was sidelined by the fashion industry.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts

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19:56

Facts, unlike opinions, are hard to come by in...

Americano ·

2026/01/26

Freddy Gray is joined by Spectator World online editor Ben Clerkin to discuss the situation in Minnesota, where for a second time an ICE officer shot dead a protestor. Freddy and Ben discuss how Trump’s team are divided on the issue, why this time Trump has not been quick to defend the ICE officers and the significance of the freezing cold weather in keeping protestors at bay.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For

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22:13

What’s the matter with Minnesota?

Americano ·

2026/01/21

Freddy Gray speaks to investigative journalist and policy fellow at American Experiment Bill Glahn about the situation in Minneapolis. They discuss how Minnesota – a state once occupied by Scandinavian peace loving people became the heart of political eruptions; the multibillion dollar fraud of state social benefits which led to the immigration crackdown and the effect of the cripplingly cold weather in calming the chaos.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go

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38:21

Is the Greenland drama a new Suez crisis?

Americano ·

2026/01/19

Freddy Gray is joined by Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of The National Interest, and David Whitehouse, science journalist and former BBC Science Editor, to discuss Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland and the potential rupture in transatlantic relations. They also discuss Greenland’s strategic importance for missile defence, the 'Golden Dome', Arctic shipping routes and space-based surveillance; and how Russia and China’s expanding presence in the Arctic, in space and in critical minerals is reshaping

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24:36

What will Donald Trump say at Davos?

Americano ·

2026/01/16

Freddy Gray is joined by John Carney, who leads finance and economics news for Breitbart, to discuss what Donald Trump will say at the World Economic Forum. Will the president 'stick it to Davos man' about tariffs and the world's trade reliance on China? They also discuss how Trump's quest to resolve the cost of living crisis has led him to find common ground with unlikely figures: Zohran Mamdani and Elizabeth Warren. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to

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24:35

What’s really going on in Iran?

Americano ·

2026/01/14

Spectator contributor Charlie Gammell and Freddy Gray discuss what is really happening as protests play out on the streets of Iran. They discuss imams turning on the Shah, whether Trump could actually be seeking talks rather than war, what the Middle East wants from a fractured Iran, and what issues could arise from replacing the regime with Reza Pahlavi.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator

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23:45

Is Trump going for Iran next?

Americano ·

2026/01/08

Donald Trump’s stunning attack on Venezuela has the world wondering what his next move might be. What does it mean for Iran, Russia, and the future of the global order? Freddy Gray is joined by Owen Matthews and Paul Wood to discuss.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.ukHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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